Devotional Reflection Based on the Incident of Peter Cutting Off Malchus's Ear: “Then one of those standing near drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.” ( Mark 14:47, Today's Korean Version ) 1. Identifying the People Involved: The person who stood beside Jesus and drew the sword was Simon Peter . The servant of the high priest was named Malchus . “Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant, cutting off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.” ( John 18:10 ) 2. Jesus' Response to Peter's Action: (a) Jesus said: “Permit even this.” ( Luke 22:51, KJV: “Suffer ye thus far”; RSV: “No more of this” ) The Greek words clarify this: “ἕως τούτου” (“heōs toutou”) = “up to this point” or “even this” “ἐᾶτε” (“eate”) = “allow it,” “let it be,” “leave it alone” Therefore, Jesus is essentially saying: “Let them do what they are doing. Do not resist any further.” “If ...
우리 목사님들은 애통하여 애곡해야 하지 않나요 ? 돈을 우상화하여 숭배하는 죄 때문에 우리 목사님들은 애통하여 애곡해야 하지 않나요 ? ( 참고 : 미가 1:8) 새 찬송가 192 장 “ 성령이여 강림하사 ” 1 절과 후렴 가사입니다 : “ 성령이여 강림하사 나를 감화하시고 애통하며 회개할 맘 충만하게 합소서 … 예수여 비오니 나의 기도 들으사 애통하며 회개할 맘 충만하게 합소서 아멘 .”